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How much does an electrical make in San Diego?

$47,850a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $23.00 an hour or $3,988 a month.

Hourly
$23.00
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
46 of 232
Jobs in the area
4,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,540Median: $47,850Highest 10%: $75,520
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,540$18.05
25th$42,680$20.52
Median$47,850$23.00
75th$60,290$28.99
90th$75,520$36.31

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for electricals.

Santa Maria, CA$62,200
San Francisco, CA$56,400
San Jose, CA$55,230
Stockton, CA$51,120
Bakersfield, CA$50,740
Visalia, CA$50,090
Santa Rosa, CA$49,540
San Luis Obispo, CA$49,450
Santa Cruz, CA$49,280
Oxnard, CA$47,070
Redding, CA$46,670
Sacramento, CA$46,180
Los Angeles, CA$45,670
Vallejo, CA$44,220
Fresno, CA$42,070
Riverside, CA$40,740
Electrical salary in California Electrical salary in all states

Related jobs in San Diego

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$173,100
Power Plant Operator$99,470
Gas Plant Operator$98,900
Tool and Die Maker$85,010
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$79,990
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$79,630
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$79,350
Plant and System Operator$77,330
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$77,080
Layout Worker$74,490
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in San Diego?

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $23.00 ($47,850 a year).

Do electricals make more in San Diego than the national average?

Yes: $47,850 against $45,850 nationally, 4% more.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $48,080, so San Diego pays 0% more.

Where does San Diego rank for electrical pay?

46 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in San Diego?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,520 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.